Obits: Above The Law’s KMG Dies

Sad day for gangster rap as one of the originators of the West Coast movement, KMG of Above The Law, passed away yesterday. Although their name may not ring bells today, the group went strong for 22 years and helped usher in the first wave of hardcore rap on a national level, following in the footsteps of N.W.A., Ice Cube, and Ice-T. Above The Law started their career as part of Eazy-E’s Ruthless Records, with their 1990 album Livin’ Like Hustlers. Both their debut and third album Black Mafia Life both garnered gold plaques.

In his honor, we go back to the title track from their debut, which happened to be one of the first bootleg casette tapes I ever purchased.

Murder. Rap, Untouchable, Another Execution… that “Livin Like Hustlers” album was my shit. Dre. Made a whole different style of beats back then, pre-G funk. KMG was a good wingman for Cold 187um. KMG’s laid-back, smoked-out voice contrasted 187’s insane delivery. RIP KMG, I was a big fan.

R.I.P. to one of the Original Boss Players KMG of Above the Law One of my favorite Groups of the 90’s where I Bit & Embraced the title ” Boss Player” Condolences to the rest of the group, Cold 187’m(Big Hutch), Young Ten, Hard Dog, HaHa & Cocaine……Good memories from their music for me